The University of California is located 7 miles northeast of Merced near Lake Yosemite. The closest hotels are southwest of the campus near downtown Merced.
Address: 5200 North Lake Road,
Merced,
CA95343Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
1. Travelodge Merced 1260 Yosemite Parkway, Merced, CA 95340 Call Us5.0 miles 5.0 miles from UC Merced – University of California Merced
"Right on Highway 140 and about 90 minutes from Yosemite. We were happy with our hotel stay. The room was clean and affordable, and all the employees were friendly. I highly recommend staying here.2016-09-20"
"Easy access to the highway. Decent rates. The hotel check-in was easy, and breakfast was nice and free.2015-12-22"
"The hotel was clean, nice, and competitively priced. The cafe in the lobby had breakfast items and Starbucks coffee. Parking was easy and accessible. I definitely recommend staying here.2016-04-15"
"An OK motel for a short stay. Close to the freeway, but it was remarkably quiet. Farnesi's restaurant was adjacent. Our room was clean and had been recently refurbished. The linens were spotless and high-quality. The bathroom was huge, but it took a long time for the water to get hot. The front desk clerk was friendly. Smoking rooms were available. We were pleased and would stay here again.2022-04-26"
"I'm disabled and was given a room on the 2nd floor. The motel didn't have an elevator. No much handicap parking, so I had to walk a ways. No coffee or breakfast buffet.2020-06-09"
"A scary place to stay. The door lock was broken, and no towels were provided. Don't stay at this motel.2018-09-03"
"The floor was filthy, and the alarm clock and lamps weren't plugged in. No pillowcases, towels, or even a shower curtain. We complained and a housekeeper put pillowcases on the pillows. The parking lot wasn't secure, and I didn't feel safe. Don't stay at this motel.2018-05-27"
"This motel was too noisy, but service was good and the housekeepers were attentive. Breakfast was provided. I recommend staying here.2016-05-13"
17. Days Inn Turlock - CA 99, Exit 214 185 North Tully Road, CA 99, Exit 214, Turlock, CA 95380 Call Us26 miles 26 miles from UC Merced – University of California Merced
"The motel room was small and crammed with furniture. The AC controls were close to the floor and too tiny and dark to read; I had to kneel on the dirty carpet to adjust the temperature. 2019-05-07"
"If you want a nice motel, this isn't the place for you. It was more like indoor camping. Very basic room, nothing but a place to sleep.2015-07-19"
"The motel needed a sign in front; it took me forever to find it. The staff was nice. Make reservations here.2015-06-08"
"I had an amazing motel stay. The room was superb, and the bed was comfortable. Great little town, too.2018-04-18"
"The motel was off the main street. The AC and plumbing worked, but the closet was wobbly. Friendly front desk clerks. The continental breakfast was OK. An adequate place to stay.2015-09-28"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
2 miles east of California State University Stanislaus
3 floors, 89 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - $25 pet fee for 1st 2 nights - $50 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights - $100 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $150 maximum per stay pet fee. - Jul 2016 < Less
Pet friendly campground
More > - allows dogs only - allows dogs up to 50 pounds in 50 units, 2 dogs per unit - dogs cannot be left alone - $75 per stay pet fee. - Sep 2021 < Less
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Madera Airport
4 floors, 78 rooms and suites
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only - allows pets up to 750 pounds, 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Feb 2024 < Less
27. La Quinta Inns & Suites Los Banos 20 West Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos, CA 93635 Call Us31 miles 31 miles from UC Merced – University of California Merced
"Good motel for the price. It was quiet, clean, and had decent wireless Internet.2017-10-10"
"The motel was adequate, but just expect the basics. The electronics weren't high-tech. Friendly staff, and they provided good restaurant recommendations.2016-09-29"
"Good value. The motel was set back from the road, so it was quiet at night. The room was quite clean, and even though it was a smoking room, it didn't smell like an ashtray. The bed was firm and had a selection of pillows. Plenty of outlets available. The bathroom looked newly renovated. The toilet flushed well, and we never ran out of hot water. The water pressure in the shower was a bit low. The bathroom window was dirty and had paint on it, but was nice for cross-ventilation. A pleasant experience. Try it, you'll like it.2016-05-24"
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Hotel Booking Tips
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Address: 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near University of California Merced, UC Merced, Merced, California, USA
